10'' Server Rack for HomeLab / network / home automation

EDIT

As picked up in the comments, the width was not quite right, being too narrow. This has been corrected and now measures 237mm c-c and has been uploaded (FrontBackBraceV2) along with the .step file. Apologies if this caught anyone out.

Added new version for corner brackets (CornerBracketsV2) which have greater clearance for caged nuts and bolts for the bottom and top space.

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10'' server rack for home automation and network

I was recently made aware of tiny server racks for home networks and the likes and thought it sounded interesting, as I have various Pi's and a NUC scattered around the house. It seems like a cool way to house all that equipment.

After looking at models I decided to create my own using Fusion 360, with the intention to make it sturdy and now that it is made, maybe extend at a later date if needed.

Having not populated the rack yet, I wanted to share but will update when various other models have been created.

I printed in PETG, with a 0.4 nozzle for the corners and everything else with a 0.6 nozzle, with a 0.4 layer height. This was for speed, along with rigidity.

Build;

• The top and bottom sections vary slightly, which becomes obvious when looking at where the counter sunk bolts are seated.
• For the bottom section, heat inserts go into the corner brackets
• For the top section, heat inserts go into the left/right braces, as the bolts come from the top

Prints;

You will need the following - conrner brackets (original or V2), front/back top/bottom braces and the side braces.

• Corner brackets
  • 2x BottomLeft
  • 2x BottomRight
  • 2x TopRight
  • 2x TopLeft
• Corner brackets V2 - if want greater clearnace for caged nuts
  • 2x BottomLeftV2
  • 2x BottomRightV2
  • 2x TopRightV2
  • 2x TopLeftV2
• Front/Back Top/Bottom Braces
  • 4x FrontBackBraceV2
• Side Braces
  • 1x TopLeftBrace
  • 1x TopRightBrace
  • 1x BottomLeftBrace
  • 1x BottomRightBrace

Hardware;

• 8x M5 20mm bolts countersunk
• 8x M5 12mm bolts countersunk - used to hold the corners and rail
• 16x M5  brass head inserts - I used 4mm lenght inserts
• 4x 6u rail - Adam Hall 6HE - link below

The rails I used were purchased from here (no affiliation)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LFSC2BG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1